UN General Assembly 2026: US-Israeli war on Iran to take centre stage
UN General Assembly 2026: US-Israeli war on Iran to take centre stage Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 18:36 Trump, Iran’s president and other leaders will address the assembly as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled People walk past the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, on 21 September 2026 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off World leaders will converge…
The 2026 United Nations General Assembly will be dominated by tensions between the United States and Israel over their planned war on Iran. US President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will address the assembly early next week. Iran, under President Masoud Pezeshkian, will respond to the US-Israeli threat during their scheduled appearance on Wednesday.
The conflict has intensified as Iran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy supplies. Beyond the Gulf, Houthi rebels have expanded their control along the Red Sea, capturing strategic coastline and raising further concerns about economic disruption. The UN assembly also faces challenges in remaining relevant, as many world leaders opt out of attending.
While China's President Xi Jinping will skip the event, attending in Washington instead, and Russia's Vladimir Putin will send Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, leaders like India, Germany, and South Africa are sending their representatives. The war in Gaza and its connection to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will be a central issue, with Israeli officials set to address the assembly, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cannot attend in person due to US restrictions.
Additionally, a high-level meeting on Sudan's ongoing humanitarian crisis is anticipated during the event week.
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